Business Officer 1

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

This position supports the SPAO Pre Award Research and Support Office and works with multiple departments in the School of Medicine. The role primarily manages all clinical trial pre award activities. A major responsibility is overseeing clinical trial budget development and negotiation. This includes interpreting contract terms, negotiating financial arrangements with sponsors, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and identifying issues requiring renegotiation or clarification.

This role may also assist in grant pre-award duties including proposal development, application submission, regulatory guidance and maintenance of electronic records. The position may also advise investigators on sponsor requirements for agencies such as NIH, ACS, and AHA.

The role requires strong analytical and problem solving skills to meet project goals while adhering to University, sponsor, and federal guidelines. The position also provides financial and operational updates to the Director of Research Administration and exercises a high degree of independent judgment.

Additional duties include supporting post award grant management as needed, preparing detailed proposal budgets, and coordinating with key University offices such as HR, OSR, the Provost's Office, and the Dean's Office. The position requires thorough knowledge of University business processes and federal regulations related to sponsored research.

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience

Advanced ability to monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and laws. Advanced ability to manage reporting of complex financial areas or programs, including preparation of financial statements and reports. Ability to develop complex formulas for spreadsheets. A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, high-level officials and faculty; operational knowledge and/or familiarity with scientific terminology; excellent command of MS Office Suite; excellent written and oral communication skills, critical thinking and interpersonal skills; considerable experience with office management and administrative practices, techniques and technology; excellent judgment and decision-making ability; proven ability to exercise discretion dealing with top-level, proprietary and confidential information.

Experience with grants or contracts.
Ability to prepare detailed financial reports and budgets in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and or sponsoring agencies.
Extensive knowledge of university financial accounting, HR or administrative systems.
Experience in a university or medical setting.
Certified Research Administrator ( CRA) certification.

Not Applicable.

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